AN HOUR BEFORE IT'S DARK

At this stage in any bands musical journey, they are usually broken apart, filled with various substitutes, still hanging onto songs from a distant glory. Not so with Marillion! After Fish left, the remaining four members, armed with new frontman, Steve Hogarth, still continue to create and amaze. This new entry, into their collection of beautiful Neo-Prog albums, is a shining star example of the special gifts, this amazing band bring to your ears. I won't go into each song, as so many before me have done an excellent job of. The more I listen, in detail, to each section, each thoughtful lyric, each layer of sonic beauty, the more I fall in love all over again. Adding the Friends from the Orchestra and the beautiful Choir Noir, adds so much depth and beauty, to what was already breathtaking, lays a finishing touch to a job very well done. This is my favorite band, so call me a little prejudiced but I absolutely love this creation...from Marillion!